Poster Print G013 Eastern Water Dragon - Intellagama lesueurii, commonly known as the Eastern Water Dragon, is a semi-aquatic lizard native to eastern Australia. It belongs to the family
Agamidae, and it's known for its distinctive appearance, strong swimming ability, and adaptability to both wild and urban environments.
Here are its key characteristics:
• Size: Adults can reach up to 1 meter (3.3 feet) in length, including the tail.
• Coloration: Typically grey to brown with dark bands across the body and tail. Males may have red or orange coloring on the chest and belly during breeding season.
• Tail: Long and laterally compressed (flattened), making it an excellent swimming aid.
• Limbs: Strong, with long claws adapted for climbing trees and gripping rocks.
• Found along streams, rivers, and lakes in forests, woodlands, and urban parks.
• Common in cities like Sydney and Brisbane, often seen basking near water bodies.
• Excellent swimmers—can remain submerged for up to 30 minutes to avoid predators.
